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variants also marshall

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noun

variants also marshall

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb marshal contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of marshal?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When would methodize be a good substitute for marshal?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than marshal?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When can organize be used instead of marshal?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When could systematize be used to replace marshal?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marshal
Verb
Craft Viral Moments, Blame Biden Yet some early scenes Tuesday vividly demonstrated the difficulty Democrats, progressives and everyday citizens face in marshaling a tangible response to Trump and the swift, sweeping actions of his second administration. TIME, 4 Mar. 2025 Coach Erik Spoelstra’s men will marshal the fierce competitiveness that defines Heat Culture to be the proverbial tough out in the first round of the playoffs. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
The blaze was put out by 12:20 a.m. FDNY fire marshals on Saturday were trying to determine the cause of each fire. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025 The identities led marshals to La Cuesta, the agency said. Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Members accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
  • According to the insider, director Doug Liman accompanied the two on the trip, but further details about the project were not disclosed.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Fran arranged a private flight for Marcos to Buenos Aires, which was also the same flight Martina was on to meet Fran as well.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Following the eventful day, JGR arranged for a police escort for the return journey.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Weather appeared to be the main contributing factor, the sheriff's office said.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Though police did not identify the victims or specify who was killed and who was injured, the youngest was 16 years old while the others ranged from age 17 to 21, the sheriff's office said.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • His ability to make people feel the urgency and possibility of change mobilized a movement.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Crawford's supporters are mobilizing Democratic voters by framing the election as a battle against right-wing billionaire influence.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Junior guard Gabriela Jaquez also stepped up for UCLA as their leading scorer with 18 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc.
    Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Uzo Aduba leads Netflix’s The Residence with razor-sharp wit and depth.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Properly extinguish and dispose of any smoking materials.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
  • No injuries have been reported, but out of caution, customers are urged to return or dispose of them.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The inspector said there was not enough parking at the location and that there wasn’t space for delivery trucks.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The callback inspection kept Sang’s closed after the inspector counted one dead roach, two rodent droppings under the dishwasher, three rodent droppings on a soy sauce container and over 10 droppings on the floor in the single service goods storage room.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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